Kaiako - Kapiti Coast

BestStart Waikanae; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Induction and mentoring

Career progression pathways across our

Funded teacher registration

Referral bonus for qualified teacher*

Discounted childcare for whānau

Subsidised health insurance

Job summary

BestStart Waikanae in Wellington is seeking a passionate, qualified and registered teacher to join our close-knit team in a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week across 3-5 days). We support learning through play and meaningful connections, with bush walks and intergenerational visits at a local rest home.

You will work with tamariki and whānau, guided by Te Whāriki and NZ regulations. Join us to grow professionally in a supportive network, with mentorship, career progression and

Qualifications

• Must hold current New Zealand teacher registration.
• Experience facilitating responsive, child-led learning.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and effective teaching practice.
• Collaborative and positive approach to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate play-based, child-led learning and exploration.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau to support learning.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment in line with NZ regulations.

Skills

Child-led learning

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

BestStart Waikanae is seeking a passionate, qualified and registered teacher to join our close-knit team in a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week across 3-5 days).

At BestStart Waikanae, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful connections. We create rich learning experiences that support each child's unique journey, from regular bush walk adventures to intergenerational visits with our local Bupa rest home. Every day offers opportunities for tamariki to discover, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.

What we offer

At BestStart, we support our teachers to succeed both professionally and personally, with benefits including:

• Full pay parity
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring
• Clear career progression pathways across our nationwide network
• Funded teacher registration
• $2,000 referral bonus for introducing a qualified teacher*
• Discounted childcare for your whānau
• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau. You'll have:

• Current New Zealand teacher registration
• Experience facilitating responsive, child-led learning
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
• Sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and effective teaching practice
• A collaborative, positive approach to teaching and learning

Join our team

If you're looking for a centre where relationships, quality teaching, play-based learning, and continuous growth are at the heart of what we do, we'd love to hear from you.